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Kwankwaso Speaks on ADC Power-Sharing Formula

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has revealed that his group accepted a reduced share in the power-sharing arrangement within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite being offered a larger percentage. Kwankwaso disclosed this while addressing members of the movement in Kano at the weekend. He said the...

APC stakeholders present three candidates for Kano deputy governor slot

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State have submitted three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for consideration to fill the vacant office of deputy governor. The decision followed a meeting held on Saturday after consultations among party leaders. The meeting was chaired by former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and attended...

Kwankwasiyya Files Petition to DSS Over Alleged Coordinated Online Harassment Campaign

Aliyu dahiruApril 11, 2026

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano State, alleging a coordinated campaign of cyber harassment, online bullying, and defamation targeting its leaders across various social media platforms. In a petition dated 9th April 2026 and addressed to the Director of the DSS in Kano State Command, the movement called...

Gov Yusuf reveals how his former deputy allegedly schemed to oust him from office

Aliyu dahiruApril 10, 2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has alleged that his former deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, attempted to remove him from power and take his position. Gov Yusuf made the allegation when he hosted some praise singers (Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida) at the Government House, Kano, on Thursday. Gwarzo resigned from his position amid the plot of the...

Police deploy to Shekarau’s residence in Kano ahead of his anticipated APC defection.

Aliyu dahiruApril 8, 2026

The Mundubawa residence of Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano State, has seen a heavy presence of armed police personnel ahead of his planned final decampment to the ruling APC today, Wednesday. Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshewa, the APC National Chairman, is scheduled to formally receive the former Minister of Education and former Senator representing...

Kano OGP Secretariat Unveils Election Roadmap for CSO Committee

Aliyu dahiruApril 8, 2026

Kano State’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) process marked a key step forward after a multi-stakeholder meeting convened by the OGP Secretariat to guide the transition of the Civil Society (CS) Steering Committee and strengthen collaboration with government officials. According to a statement signed by Musaddiq Kabir Adam, Head of Secretariat, Kano State OGP, the meeting...

Kwankwaso cautions Nafiu Bala, recounts his absence from peace talks.

Aliyu dahiruApril 7, 2026

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused Nafiu Bala, factional chairman of the party, of working against democracy. In an interview with DCL Hausa, on Tuesday, Kwankwaso said he had invited Bala so as to resolve the crisis amicably, but Bala refused to show up. We had scheduled to meet...

Kano Assembly retracts impeachment notice against former Deputy Governor Gwarzo

Aliyu dahiruApril 7, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly has formally withdrawn its notice of impeachment against the immediate-past deputy governor of the State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, following his resignation from office. The decision was reached during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, after a motion was moved by the Majority...

2027: Governor Yusuf seeks Shekarau’s support after rift with Kwankwaso

Aliyu dahiruApril 7, 2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has intensified efforts to bring former governor of the state, Ibrahim Shekarau, back the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of ongoing political realignments in the state. The political calculation in Kano changed after Yusuf dumped the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for the APC. Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso,...

Governor Yusuf Receives a Warm Welcome from Massive Crowd Upon Returning to Kano After APC National Convention.

Aliyu dahiruApril 5, 2026

Kano witnessed a massive show of political strength and popular support as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf returned to the state following his participation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Thousands of supporters thronged the Malam Aminu...

Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received the member representing Makoda State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, back into the All Progressives Congress. This he says marks another shift in Kano’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tomas, who had recently defected to...

Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is scheduled to undertake the traditional Sallah Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa processions on Thursday and Friday, respectively. This was disclosed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, a senior councillor at Bayero’s palace, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, who explained that security agencies had permitted the traditional Sallah...

Peaceful Eid Prayers Observed Across Kano Under Heavy Security Presence

Eid al-Adha prayers were held peacefully across Kano’s four emirates on Wednesday, with worshippers turning out in large numbers to mark Eid-el-Kabir. The prayers in Kano, Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates were calm and orderly. Security was beefed up at all prayer grounds, with operatives deployed to strategic points to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Residents...

Gov Yusuf Announces Cash Support for Workers Ahead of Eid

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a special goodwill package of 20,000 naira for civil servants across the state and the 44 local government areas ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration, officials said on Monday. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Press Secretary in the Office of the Secretary...

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, celebrated Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League title success by cutting a cake in honor of the club’s achievement.

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, marked Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League triumph by cutting a cake in celebration of the club’s victory. Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.

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